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Bangkok: Shopping

There’s a fantastic amount of choice in Bangkok for the shopper. At the top end there are the shopping malls like Siam Paragon, Emporium and Gaysorn…

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Bangkok Basics

“Bangkok is deservedly a popular destination these days. I find that I’m often asked for advice from those who plan to go for the first time. They want to know if they’ll need to take baht (the Thai currency), if they’ll need to book an hotel before they go, and various other such questions. This page is intended to help those who have never been there before to learn a little of the ropes and to get them through day one without any hassles.” The Ed writes a basic survival guide for newcomers to Bangkok.